Texas Real Estate
Austin used to be the hottest housing market in the country. A few years ago, homes were selling in days, often for more than the asking price. Buyers had to fight with cash offers and waive inspections just to have a shot. But 2025 looks completely different. Now, Austin is officially a buyer’s market — … Read more
Wu Yajun was born in 1964 in Chongqing, China, to a regular family. She wasn’t born rich. After studying engineering, she worked in a factory for a few years making air conditioners, earning just $16 per month. Later, she became a journalist and editor at a local newspaper. By the early 1990s, Wu was in … Read more
You might be wondering, who is the richest woman in real estate? Well, it depends if we are talking about the world or the United States. In the world: The richest female in real estate is Wu Yajun from China. She started a company called Longfor Properties, which builds and manages big real estate projects. … Read more
How Much Do Realtors Make in the USA? How Much Do Realtors Make in the USA? Thinking about becoming a Realtor? Let’s break it down in simple terms. The amount a real estate agent earns depends a lot on experience, location, and whether they work full-time or part-time. Here’s a simple snapshot: Average Realtor Salaries … Read more
Realtor Data States with the Fewest Realtors State Number of Realtors YoY Membership Change Virgin Islands 387 0.0 Guam 579 0.0 Puerto Rico 1237 0.0 Vermont 1787 0.0 Alaska 1915 0.0 States with the Most Realtors Quitting (Approximated by Year-over-Year change in Realtor Association Membership) State Number of Realtors YoY Membership Change Washington 20893 -6.1 … Read more
Yes, you can live off being a realtor, but it really depends on a few key factors: location, market conditions, your skills, and how you manage your business. Let me break it down: ✅ Bottom line: You can live off being a realtor, but it usually requires grit, smart marketing, persistence, and time to build … Read more
Absolutely, it’s possible to make $1 million a year as a real estate agent—but it’s not easy, and it depends on several factors. Let’s break it down: 1. Commission Structure Most agents earn via commission, typically 3% of the sale price per side (buyer or seller). So, to make $1 million in a year, you’d … Read more
The 7% rule in real estate is a simple guideline that investors use to quickly estimate whether a rental property might be a good deal. Here’s how it works in plain, conversational terms: 💡 Why it matters: Think of it as a fast “sniff test”: if the rent isn’t close to 7% of the price, … Read more
If you’re trying to buy a home, you’ve probably noticed that mortgage rates are dropping. But it’s not just the Federal Reserve you need to watch—it’s also the bond market. Long-term bond yields have been going down because people expect the Fed might cut interest rates soon, and there are worries about a possible recession. … Read more
People are watching closely to see if the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates when it meets on September 16–17. This week, we got mixed news about prices. Some producer prices went down, but consumer prices went up a little in August. Experts don’t think this will stop a rate cut. The Fed has two … Read more